Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 35 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned professional in public health and international development. They have led numerous health programs, primarily funded by USAID, with a focus on health system improvements and behavior change strategies. With expertise in social and behavior change programming, they have managed projects across Africa, enhancing the technical and organizational capacities of NGOs. Career highlights include increasing funding for the Breakthrough ACTION project in Côte d’Ivoire and implementing successful health interventions in Mali. Previously held roles such as Chief of Party have demonstrated their ability to improve health service access and quality.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has extensive experience collaborating with international donors, notably USAID, on large-scale health projects. This includes leading the implementation of the Breakthrough ACTION project in Côte d’Ivoire and the High Impact Health Services project in Mali. Their work spans across thematic areas such as maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and health systems strengthening. They have also contributed to regional projects addressing AIDS through development strategies in countries like Rwanda, Burundi, and Djibouti, focusing on capacity building, project implementation, and technical assistance.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in key sectors such as public health, international development, risk management, and program and resource management, the expert has held leadership roles including Chief of Party and Country Director. They have managed large-scale health initiatives funded by international donors, with cross-cutting expertise in social and behavior change programming and health systems strengthening. Their work spans regional and country-specific contexts, with significant contributions in Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Rwanda, focusing on enhancing healthcare access and quality through collaborative efforts with local and international partners. The expert's geographic experience across Africa includes work in Benin, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, and Uganda. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Rwanda and Côte d'Ivoire, where they have held long-term leadership roles. Their work has involved addressing regional development issues, implementing health programs, and fostering collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

Languages and education.

With fluency in English and French and native proficiency in Kinyarwanda, the expert has utilized these language skills extensively in professional settings across multiple African countries. This linguistic capability has facilitated collaboration in multilingual teams and engagement with diverse stakeholders in international development projects. The expert holds a Master's degree in International Public Health from Mount Kenya University, School of Public Health, Kenya. They obtained a University Diploma in Public Health and Health Promotion from Nancy School of Public Health, University of Nancy, France. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the School of Public Health, National University of Rwanda. The expert also possesses a Diploma in Medical Sciences, Medical Assistant from Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare, Rwanda.